The inaugural SeaBus ride on Burrard Inlet took place on June 17, 1977. Those in attendance included former North Vancouver Ferry captains, deckhands, and engineers.
The North Vancouver Ferry & Power Company operated from 1903 until the end of August 1958, when the cost of operating became too high. Ideas for the SeaBus emerged when the need for a third crossing became apparent and plans for a tunnel were abandoned.
The SeaBus brought back public transport across the inlet by watercraft, echoing the movement of people on the Səl̓ilw̓ət (Burrard Inlet) since time immemorial whether by canoes, ferries, or ships.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
Navigate culture on the North Shore by using the North Shore Culture Compass.
